Time Hole: The Stories of Time Travel

Clifford D. Simak

2022年5月 · DigiCat

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Going back 50,000 years in time, opportunists found "Mastodonia" to make millions selling access to their country and its resources._x000D_ Second Childhood:_x000D_ Achieving immortality is only half of the problem. The other half is knowing how to live with it once it's been made possible—and inescapable!

作者简介

Clifford D. Simak (1904–1988) was a prominent American science fiction writer, known for his pastoral style and speculative ideas. Born in Millville, Wisconsin, he pursued a degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Simak's early career was as a newspaperman, but his passion lay in the evolving genre of science fiction. With a writing style that often melded rural life with cosmic wonders, Simak stood out among his contemporaries for his unique approach to storytelling. Among his numerous works, Simak explored time travel and alternate dimensions, illustrated by titles like 'Time Hole,' which showcases his skill in knitting together threads of the unknown with the familiar fabric of Midwestern settings. Simak's contributions to literature were recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including three Hugo Awards and one Nebula Award. His novel 'Way Station' won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1964, further cementing his legacy as a masterful science fiction writer. Simak's work laid the groundwork for future genre writers in their exploration of humanity's place in the universe, and his storytelling continues to resonate with readers looking for thoughtful science fiction that challenges the boundaries of imagination and reality.